Kern: 260 new COVID cases, 6 deaths Staff report The Kern County Health Department reported 260 new COVID-19 cases and six deaths Friday. The number of variant cases has not changed — the health department reported six total B.1.1.7 cases. According to the health department’s interactive map, Ridgecrest has had 2,154 total cases and Inyokern has had 87 total cases. The San Bernardino COVID-19 surveillance dashboard shows that Trona has had 42 total cases. Do Not Sell My Info / Cookie Policy